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What side effects to expect from the shingles vaccine

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the clinical pharmacy program director at Harbor Health. According to the FDA, Guillain-Barré syndrome has been reported very rarely after Shingrix. Side effects are most common in older adults, ages 50 to 69. They’re less likely to occur in patients 70 and over, according to Jodie Pepin , Pharm.D.,

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Does Ozempic cause blood clots?

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clinical pharmacy program director at Harbor Health. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prescribing information for Ozempic does not mention blood clots as a possible adverse reaction. “There is not enough evidence to say that semaglutide definitely causes blood clots,” says Jodie Pepin, Pharm.D.

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Jardiance vs. metformin: Differences, similarities & side effects

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the clinical pharmacy program director at Harbor Health in Round Rock, Texas. Those are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved indications for Jardiance and metformin. Some healthcare professionals also prescribe these medications off-label for conditions not approved by the FDA. However, drug prices vary.